Drinking water quality · 2003
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What's in Weston Water Dept., MA tap water
1 contaminants were measured in the Weston Water Dept., MA water system's 2003 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2003
- Contaminants measured
- 1
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Lead
- Service area
- MA
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based9 violations on record · most recent Aug 2004resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based7 violations on record · most recent Jan 2000resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.029 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
People also ask about Weston Water Dept., MA's water
+Is Weston Water Dept., MA tap water safe to drink in 2003?
The 2003 Consumer Confidence Report for the Weston Water Dept., MA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Lead. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Weston Water Dept., MA tap water?
1 contaminants were measured in Weston Water Dept., MA's 2003 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals. 1 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Weston Water Dept., MA tap water?
One contaminant in Weston Water Dept., MA's 2003 report sits at or above the federal limit: Lead (1.9× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Weston Water Dept., MA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2003 report is Lead, at 1.9× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Weston Water Dept., MA's 2003 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Weston Water Dept., MA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2003 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.